Idle Stop Screw option

[david-bartlett]

I recently started work on a FD-12 I picked up. I changed the upper crank seal and put a new quad ring in the lower seal. I broke the idle screw and I will NOT pay the price for a new one.
I had an order ready for McMaster Carr and look what I found. Now I have a lifetime supply of quad rings and idle stop screws.

I will bring some to Bud’s on Saturday if anyone needs one.

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[jerry-ahrens]

Your’e right, I just looked one of those up the other day, and was shocked at the price! I think it was $45.00 or something like that. BRP is steadily raising prices. Looks like you found a good alternative.

[davidk]

Another clever fix from Bartlett Engineering!

[dave-bernard]

I have used a SS bolt also. wont break.

[1957evinrude]

Looks almost original . What is the part number??

[billw]

OEM ones have a metal core, so that WHEN you put the engine down on its side and attempt to break it, it just bends over. It IS a special item. Whether it’s worth forty-five bucks or not is open to debate, for sure. I always use stainless screws for that; but I know that I run the risk of breaking the aluminum gear instead, if I mis-handle the motor.

Long live American manufacturing!

[fleetwin]

Cool replacement for sure….Not only are the new OEM ones priced out of this world, they are ugly red plastic….

[david-bartlett]

quote 1957evinrude:

Looks almost original . What is the part number??

Darrell,

McMaster # is 90462A680. Glass filled nylon in pack of 25.

[david-bartlett]

quote Dave Bernard:

I have used a SS bolt also. wont break.

Right, but the casting might. I’d rather replace the plastic one again.

[chris-p]

Thanks. I am going to try them as well. Now, what else to order from Mcmaster!

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